Nigella 'Miss Jekyll' Seeds
Nigella Damascena
Blue nigella flowers + dried seed pods.
A rom-com of the garden, these sky-blue beauties, may look wispy and delicate, but Nigella is no damsel in distress and will be hardy to an English frost.
Approx 200 seeds
- Pot Fans
- Most Light Conditions
- Fuss Free
- Cut Flowers
Nigella 'Miss Jekyll' is a hardy annual known for its distinctive blue Love-in-a-Mist flowers and attractive seed pods. Easy to grow and self-seeding, it adds a romantic, vintage charm to borders and containers. Perfect for cutting fresh bouquets or drying for lasting arrangements.
Delivered within 2-5 working days via our standard delivery
Standard Delivery
For standard delivery, we’ll work with our delivery partners to ensure you receive your delivery within 2-5 working days.
Express Delivery
You can also send this item the next day, just place the order before 11 am and we'll get it sent out the same day to arrive the following day.
Gifting
Want to send this as a gift? We can include a handwritten note, just add what you'd like to write at checkout.
If you’re worried about your delivery or have any other questions please get in touch at [email protected] and one of our team will come back to you as soon as we can.
For more information on our shipping services, have a look at our FAQs.
Nigella 'Miss Jekyll' is a hardy annual known for its distinctive blue Love-in-a-Mist flowers and attractive seed pods. Easy to grow and self-seeding, it adds a romantic, vintage charm to borders and containers. Perfect for cutting fresh bouquets or drying for lasting arrangements.
Delivered within 2-5 working days via our standard delivery
Standard Delivery
For standard delivery, we’ll work with our delivery partners to ensure you receive your delivery within 2-5 working days.
Express Delivery
You can also send this item the next day, just place the order before 11 am and we'll get it sent out the same day to arrive the following day.
Gifting
Want to send this as a gift? We can include a handwritten note, just add what you'd like to write at checkout.
If you’re worried about your delivery or have any other questions please get in touch at [email protected] and one of our team will come back to you as soon as we can.
For more information on our shipping services, have a look at our FAQs.
Grow in Your Garden
Calendar
How to Grow
Sow Nigella 'Miss Jekyll' seeds directly outdoors from early spring. They thrive in full sun with well-drained soil and will bloom from summer into autumn.
Sowing
Sow a few seeds per hole in warm, damp well drained soil lightly covered
About Nigella 'Miss Jekyll'
Ideal for garden borders and pots, pollinator-friendly, hardy annual, self-seeds freely for next season.
- Pot Fans
- Most Light Conditions
- Fuss Free
- Cut Flowers
History of Nigella 'Miss Jekyll'
Nigella has been cherished in British gardens since the 16th century and was prized in ancient times, even found in the tomb of Tutankhamun. Its unique seed pods and delicate flowers have long inspired gardeners and florists alike.
| Other Names | Bird's nest, blue spiderflower, chase-the-devil, devil in the bush, garden fennel, Jack in prison, Jack in the green, Katherine's flower, kiss-me-twice-before-I-rise, lady in the bower, love-in-a-puzzle, love-in-a-tangle, St Catherine's flower, blue crown and devil in a bush |
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| Pet/Baby Safe | Non-toxic |
FAQs
Sow from early spring to early summer directly outdoors.
Yes, they prefer well-drained soil and full sun, and will self-seed for future seasons.
Absolutely, the seed pods are excellent for drying and adding texture to arrangements.